Sun May 25 06:21:31 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ram Chander Jangra sparked outrage with comments made at an event in Bhiwani, Haryana, criticizing victims of a recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. Jangra suggested the tourists killed in the attack should have fought back and that the widows should have acted like “warrior women.” He also implied that Agniveer training would have prevented the high number of casualties. His remarks have been widely condemned.

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**BJP MP Criticized for Blaming Pahalgam Terror Attack Victims**

**Bhiwani, Haryana – May 25, 2025** – BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ram Chander Jangra is facing backlash for controversial remarks made at an event commemorating the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar in Bhiwani, Haryana. Jangra criticized the victims of the April 22nd terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which resulted in 26 deaths.

Speaking at the event on Saturday, Jangra stated that the tourists killed in the attack should have fought back against the terrorists. He also suggested that the women who lost their husbands should have displayed the qualities of “veerangna,” or warrior women.

“Women, who lost their husbands, did not have the spirit and vigour. Therefore, they became victims of the attack,” Jangra said.

Furthermore, the MP implied that mandatory Agniveer military training would have equipped the tourists to defend themselves, potentially reducing the number of casualties.

“Had our tourists passed the training then three terrorists could not have killed 26 people,” he stated.

Jangra’s comments have been met with widespread condemnation, with many criticizing him for blaming the victims of a tragic terrorist attack. No statement has been released by the BJP regarding the comments as of this time. The April 22nd attack in Pahalgam remains under investigation.

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